Downing Street mortar attack

The Downing Street mortar attack occurred at 10:08 AM on 7 February 1991 when the Provisional Irish Republican Army launched homemade mortar shells at the prime ministerial residence 10 Downing Street, London, England. Prime Minister John Major and the War Cabinet were meeting to discuss the Gulf War when the attack took place, but none of the cabinet members were injured, as the windows were bomb-proof. Two policemen and two civilians were injured in the attack, while there were no fatalities.